Yan Zhang, Ph.D.
Yan Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Health Services Research and Management in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, is conducting research on health services targeting vulnerable populations of the elderly, women, and minorities. She has extensive knowledge in research methodology and statistical principles and techniques. In addition to designing clinical and epidemiology studies with respect to different diseases, Dr. Zhang’s research includes evaluation of health behaviors and assessment of the effectiveness of medical interventions.
Dr. Zhang, along with Dr. Leigh Johnson, will work within our Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center community of women’s health faculty. They are already involved in a number of research projects investigating issues related to women’s health, such as cancer, obesity, cognitive functioning, and cardiovascular risk. Many of these projects focus specifically on factors that influence the health of women living in rural West Texas.
The goal of this research is to contribute to the medical community’s knowledge regarding women’s health and further the mission of LWBIWH to promote the well-being of women and their families through scientific advancement.
Yan Zhang Ph.D., L.Ac.
Assistant Professor
Division of Health Services Research
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th St, STOP 8143
Lubbock, TX 79430
Tel: 806-743-1100 ext 257
yan.zhang@ttuhsc.edu
Recent publications
1.Sharmila Dissanaike, Jenna Wishnew, Maham Rahimi, Yan Zhang, Cynthia Hester, John Griswold, (2009) Burns as child abuse: prosecution and conviction rates, and risk factors for abuse, Journal of Burn Care (accepted in August))
2.Gong G, Braddock E, Zhang Y, Hudson C, Lefforge D, O’Bryant S (2009) Trend and racial disparities in infant mortality rate in Texas from 1990 to 2004, Journal of National Medical Association 101:1149-1153
3.DeBate RD, Gabriel KP, Zwald M, Huberty J, Zhang Y. (2009) Changes in psychosocial factors and physical activity frequency among third- to eighth-grade girls who participated in a developmentally focused youth sport program: a preliminary study. Journal of School Health. 2009; 79: 474-484.
4.Moreland A, Zhang Y, Dissanaike S, Arya R. (2009) Private Insurance is the Strongest Predictor of Women Receiving Breast Conservation Surgery for Breast Cancer, The American Journal of Surgery (accepted)
5.Zhang Y, Jones BG, Spalding M, Young R, Ragain, RM. (2009) Use of the internet for health information among primary care patients in rural and border areas of West Texas. Southern Medical Journal, 102 (6),595-601.
Recent conference presentations
1.Zhang Y, Jenkins M, Johnson L, Jones B, Combined early cancer detection behavior among three age groups of women: BRFSS 2008, accepted as poster presentation at the American Academy of Health Behavior 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the AAHB, Clearwater Beach, Florida. February 7-10, 2010
2.Zhang Y, Ragain RM, Cook R, Jones BG. An Evaluation of Three-year Financial Trends of Family Medicine Residency Programs In Texas. Poster submitted for the 43rd STFM Annual Spring Conference, Vancouver BC, April 2010.
3.Zhang Y, Peck KE, Spalding M , Jones BG, Cook R. Do Patients Discuss Use of Cam With Healthcare Providers? Assessing Patients’ Use And Providers’ Understanding. Research Forum submitted for the 43rd STFM Annual Spring Conference, Vancouver BC, April 2010.
4.Zhang Y, Peck, K, Spalding, M “Primary health care professionals’ attitude toward and knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine: poster presentation at North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine, May 2009
5.Debate, R., Pettee, K., Zwald, M., Huberty, J., Zhang, Y. Changes in psychosocial factors and physical activity frequency among 3rd to 8th grade girls who participated in a developmentally focused youth sport program, poster presented at the American Academy of Health Behavior annual conference in Hilton Head, SC, March 8-11, 2009
Ongoing funded projects
2009-2010 Laurence A (PI), Zhang Y (Co-PI, 10%), O’Bryant S (Co-PI), “Community-based respite for Cochran county” Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, $49,770, (Funded, in progress)，12/12/08 – 12/11/09
2007-09 Zhang Y (PI), Spalding M, (Co-PI), Peck, K (Co-PI) “An Examination of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Primary Care Settings: Type, Reason, and Interaction between Patients and Physicians” Clinical and Basic Science Seed Grant Program, $20,000 (Funded, in progress)，01/01/08 – 12/31/09
2006-09 Zhang Y (PI), Chauncey, K (Co-PI): Explore whole foods eating plan’s impact on cardiovascular diseases risk factors. TTUHSC School of Medicine Clinical Research Academy Fund, $38,820 (Funded, in progress)
